House approves SB4 to overhaul Fayette and JCPS school boards over deficits
Key Questions
What changes does SB4 propose for the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) board?
SB4 adds two appointed finance experts to the Fayette board, expanding it from five to seven members. This overhaul addresses the district's $16 million deficit.
How does SB4 reshape the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) board?
The bill restructures JCPS to consist of five elected members and two appointed members. It responds to the district's $188 million deficit.
What is the current status of Senate Bill 4 (SB4)?
The Kentucky House has approved SB4. The bill now awaits Governor Andy Beshear's signature.
What is FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' position on the board changes?
Superintendent Liggins has affirmed the board's support for the changes despite his interest in a Missouri school district job. A board member confirmed he was not asked to leave the district.
What is Fayette board Chair Tyler Murphy doing in response to the bill?
Chair Tyler Murphy is fighting his potential removal through a court challenge. This comes amid the proposed board overhaul in SB4.
SB4 would expand Fayette’s board to seven members by adding two appointed finance experts and restructure JCPS into five elected and two appointed members amid reported $16 million and $188 million deficits. Fayette Chair Tyler Murphy is contesting a removal petition and the bill awaits Gov. Beshear’s action; Louisville has separately approved $100,000 for lighting at dark JCPS bus stops.